By convention, administrators also normally take responsibility for judging - and, of course, enacting - the outcome of certain discussions, such as deletion and move discussions. This process is fairly informal, however.

They have demonstrated they are willing to take on additional responsibilities to make the community better.

They have had at least some major article revisions.

They have dealings with other users on a regular basis in a fair, restrained, and constructive manner.

They have demonstrated an understanding of the community's policies and procedures.

In such requests, voting must be unanimously in favour. Administrators need to have the trust and confidence of the community so administrators are usually those editors with considerable experience (currently, the five administrators are the five top editors). Potential administrators also need to be very well-acquainted with Tolkien Gateway's policies, style guide, and procedures.